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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 2021
Filed:
Jan. 10, 2019
Synthes Gmbh, Oberdorf, CH;
Brian C. Hodorek, Winona Lake, IN (US);
Matt J. Purdy, Winona Lake, IN (US);
J. Michael Wiater, Beverly Hills, MI (US);
Anand M. Murthi, Baltimore, MD (US);
Matthew J. Smith, Columbia, MO (US);
Derek J. Cuff, Venice, FL (US);
Andrew Jawa, Cambridge, MA (US);
Synthes GmbH, Oberdorf, CH;
Abstract
A single-use handle is disclosed for releasably engaging an orthopedic device. The handle includes an elongate body that has a first portion that, in turn, defines a connection end adapted for connection to an upper end portion of a broach. The handle includes a second end portion adapted to be griped by a user. The handle further includes a cylindrical bore at the connection end. The bore is configured to receive a corresponding male portion of a surgical instrument. The handle further includes a button that is adapted to releasably connect the instrument in the bore. The handle further includes a plurality of sizing cavities that have a predetermined size and shape that corresponds to the size and shape of an orthopedic implant. The handle is of a biocompatible, disposable material.